Morse Code Keys vs iFTx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Morse Code Keys
Master Morse code with this free training application. Practice and drill each letter of the alphabet at your own pace. Ideal for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in Morse code communication.
- Morse code alphabet practice
- Letter drilling exercises
- Beginner-friendly interface
- Free to use
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Learning morse code can be tough without the right tools. That's why we created Morse Code Keys - Trainer. With this free app, you're going to be able to take the time to practice and drill in each letter of the alphabet. Once you're confident in your skills, download our other app: Morse Code Keys, which will allow you to utilize your new skill with a morse code keyboard that can be used across any app. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
iFTx
This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Morse Code Keys at Free against iFTx's $1.99. Morse Code Keys also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iFTx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Morse Code Keys is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Morse Code Keys sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iFTx asks for nothing beyond the download.
Morse Code Keys holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 176 and 70 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Morse Code Keys's written reviews are positive against 72% of iFTx's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Morse Code Keys ships an update every 11 months, iFTx every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Morse Code Keys | iFTx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (176 ratings) — better | 4.2 (70 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 176 — better | 70 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #157 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caesar Salad Software LLC | Christoph Nadig |
Customer experience
Morse Code Keys
iFTx
Bugs and requests
Morse Code Keys
Reported bugs
10 issues- Audio stopped working after iOS update
- Audio never worked over wireless headphones
- Letter Z not appearing in practice sessions
- Sound doesn't work
- Tone sound lags between touching screen and playing
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- Buttons don't register until finger is lifted
- Sound doesn't show up on older devices
- App opens with 'A' and doesn't progress
- Doesn't go past letter A
- Dit and Dah keys are backwards from standard
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to select individual letters for practice
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Add numbers and punctuation
- Fix dit/dah key order for iambic keys
- Option to adjust WPM (words per minute)
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- Add a home screen
- More settings options
iFTx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Morse Code Keys
- Remove Ads Monthly$2.991 Month
- Remove Ads Yearly$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads Forever$19.99
iFTx
No in-app purchases
